Epidemic Sound
Subscription music library built for content creators
Best for: Podcasters and YouTube creators who want a large, well-organized catalog with zero copyright headaches
Free trialFrom $10/mo Visit Epidemic SoundEpidemic Sound is a Stockholm-based royalty-free music and sound effects platform with a catalog of over 50,000 tracks curated specifically for online content. Subscriptions cover podcast use, YouTube, social media, and commercial work depending on the plan tier. All music is cleared at the source - no per-video or per-episode copyright claims.
Key features
- 50,000+ tracks and 90,000+ sound effects
- Mood, genre, and BPM filtering
- Stems available for custom mixing
- YouTube channel safelisting
- 30-day free trial on all paid plans
- Plugins for Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve
Our take
Epidemic Sound has the best-organized catalog in the space - genre and mood filtering is genuinely useful, not decorative. The Creator plan at $10/month (annual) is hard to beat for podcasters who just want reliable, copyright-safe background music. The caveat: the catalog skews heavily toward YouTube-style cinematic and lo-fi; if you need authentic jazz, classical, or genre-specific niche music, the selection gets thin fast. Also note that the $16/month monthly billing is a significant premium over annual - they want you locked in.
Pros
- Large, well-curated catalog with strong search tools
- Covers podcasts on Creator plan - no upgrade required
- 30-day free trial, no credit card required
Cons
- Catalog depth thins out in niche or classical genres
- Monthly billing is nearly double the annual rate
- No lifetime or per-track purchase option for casual users
Epidemic Sound pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creator | $17.99 | - | Billed monthly; $9.99/month when billed annually ($119.88/year). Covers personal channels and podcasts. |
| Pro | $39.99 | - | Billed monthly; $16.99/month when billed annually ($203.88/year). Adds commercial use, 3 channels per platform, AI voiceovers. |
| Enterprise | - | - | Custom pricing. TV, cinema, streaming, and broadcast rights included. |
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